The Flautist
The Flautist is a resource for flute players and teachers.
The Flautist is a result of Eileen’s extensive learning, teaching, and playing experience. The website is designed to help flute players and teachers be the best they can be through proven methodologies. The main thrust of the series is on tone, expression, and interpretation with fundamental technical skills.
Play Videos some examples:
Somewhere Over The Rainbow – Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg
Albert Roussel – Pan Joueurs de Flute
J S Bach – Partita in A Minor BWV 1013 Allemande
Play Music Albums, Some examples:
Carl Reinecke – Sonata in E minor Op. 167 “Undine”
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Passion & The Flute
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Chaminade Concertino Op 107
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Always With Feeling
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Read and Listen to the Blogs
Tone: Why is it important and what are the fundamental ingredients of a beautiful sound.
Exploring The Space Between The Notes
Stephen Preston on Baroque Performance
24 Little Melodic Studies by Marcel Moyse: No. 1
Story Telling in a Flute Performance
Online Lesson: The Flautist Guides include:
- Background information on the piece or extract.
- Video performance of the piece
- Video lesson by Eileen on the piece
- Sound files played by Eileen,
- Sheet music of the piece (or link to copyright version)
- Backing tracks to help with overall knowledge of the piece and to play with,
- Reference recordings to add to the education of the player, giving more context and overall appreciation of the piece or extract
- Suggested added development exercises to aid with tone, expression and control of the studies piece or extract.
Guide to Peter Tchaikovsky – Lensky Aria
Guide to Marcel Moyse – Tone Development Through Interpretation No. 33
Guide to Edward Elgar – The Serious Doll
Guide to Vocalisation – A Great Warm Up Tool
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